Brenda Gail Carroll passed away at Brownwood Regional Medical Center on November 2, 2012. She was born in Coleman, Texas, on August 27, 1943. Brenda loved life, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild as well as all the members of her family and the many friends she had accumulated during the years she spent on earth.

She was very passionate about the Texas Rangers, the Cowboys, the Red Hat Society, playing games, and of course, the Republican Party. She did not care about your political affiliation; if you were her friend you knew it and she was a loyal friend to all.

Brenda was preceded in death by a grandson, David Carroll III, her parents JW & Bessie Clark, a brother Bobby Clark and her in-laws, Barbara Wisecup, Onie Carroll, Onie Sr. and Dorothy Carroll.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 52 years, David R Carroll, Sr., sons David Carroll, Jr. & wife Cassie of Jackson, MS., and Troy Carroll & wife Jenifer of Brownwood. Her surviving grandchildren are Brittany Carroll of Lubbock, Matthew Carroll of Detroit, MI.,Cason Carroll of Lubbock, Austin & Madison Carroll of Jackson, MS, Gray & Mason Glaze of Jackson, MS., Kaleb Hopson of Huntsville and Kaleigh Hopson of Santa Anna. Her surviving great-grandson is Lyric Crowder. Mrs. Carroll has 2 surviving brothers, Don and wife Elna Clark & Pat and wife Sandy Clark. Her surviving sister is Mary Beth and husband Melvin Felch of Brownwood. Charlotte Carroll of Lubbock, & numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives survive Mrs. Carroll as well.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, November 10 at 3:00 at Central United Methodist Church of Brownwood. Bro. Art Allen and John Beckling will officiate.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Mrs. Carroll’s name to a charity of your choice. Family and friends of Brenda Carroll may sign the guest register at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com.